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Matthew Robles

  • @the_dapperdon Instagram

2016 Lexus IS200T F-Sport

Instagram: @the_dapperdon

Images by @dapperdonmedia 

Vehicle History & Modifications

I was in the market for a new car while I was in the U.S. Army and I had seen these newer Lexus with the new grill and instantly fell in love with how aggressive they looked and just knew I had to get one of my own. 

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  • Airlift 3P management w/ Airlift Air Struts 

  • GMR SF-8 

  • Godspeed Camber Arm

  • Megan Racing Toe Arm 

Matthew's Story:

Cars were always apart of my life growing up so it was just a matter of when I was old enough to build my own.

 

My father had a low-rider when I was growing up, my grandfather was building a 1952 Chevy Pick-up, and my brother at one point had a 2013 Subaru WRX which rocketed my passion into what it is today. He would take me to car meets with his friends every week and even on cruise nights. 

 

Growing up and seeing how nice my brother’s Subaru was made me want to jump into the scene as soon as I possibly could. 

For me, it was a way of bonding and letting loose.

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Stance has allowed me to express myself while having fun. 

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Josh Foley

  • @s.lowbrz Instagram
  • @s.lowbrz TikTok

2014 Subaru BRZ

Instagram: @s.lowbrz 

TikTok: @s.lowbrz

Vehicle History & Modifications

My BRZ (Bria) and I have been through a lot over the years. I bought her with 83,000 miles in 2017. I bought her for $11,400 with a bad throwout bearing. The next week I dropped my first RWD on jack stands.

 

About 4 months later I hit a black hog on a backroad. Destroyed my entire front end and set off my drivers side airbag. From there I repaired the my front end swapped out the steering wheel and the shot seat belts for a harness and a quick release. I had money saved up to go boosted but since my car needed a lot of cosmetic work I decided to go so stance. I got the car wrapped in the atomic teal by 3M which is the color it still is.

 

Ever since then I added little pieces that made my car a little more unique from others. Added pieces of my personality to her. She’s far from being finished but she’s still my baby.

Josh's Story:

In high school I worked for a grocery store where I made some good friends. My friends were always talking about cars, engines, etc. when I got my first car a 1992 Buick Roadmaster. I gave in on it. I started researching more about cars. Watching videos and reading forums so I could keep up with my friends conversations. But I ended blowing the head gasket on her and I had no idea then how to repair her. So I ended up scrapping her (my biggest regret to this day) to pay for my next car.

 

Then after that car I had a 2007 Scion TC. I got a carbon fibre hood for her(that’s when I fell in love with the carbon look), wheels, coil-overs. But being a dumb kid still I blew the engine and sent a rod through the oil pan.

 

I swapped my first motor in that car and learned quickly cars don’t run on pixie dust. Just nuts and bolts. But after I got her back on the road I grew out of her quickly and ended up buying my current car, the BRZ. I then sold her to my little brother and my story with my BRZ began.

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Behn Ferguson

  • @behnnn Instagram

2000 Volkswagen Jetta MK4

Instagram: @behnnn

Vehicle History & Modifications

Interior

  • Mk6 “rline” wheel swap

  • OEM deck upgrade

  • OEM City trim swap

  • OEM City cluster

  • OEM City vents

  • GLI trim and headliner swap

  • TT pedals

  • GLI door pins

  • OEM Climatronic Unit

  • Auto headlight Mk5 switch

  • Short shifter B&M

  • Wolfsburg seat swap

  • Grey interior custom door cards

  • Auto dimming mirror

  • Custom silver upper vents

  • Custom trunk set up with hardwood and polished tank with hidden accessories

  • OEM rear sun shade

  • Hidden v2 controller

  • Recoloured climatronic unit to match radio

Exterior

  • OEM City side markers all around (red in colour)

  • OEM City golf mirror swap with relocated signal

  • OEM City rear end swap

  • OEM city tow hook

  • OEM GLI full body kit

  • OEM GLI exhaust tip

  • Custom retrofit headlights with projectors

  • Partially wrapped windshield, colour matched

  • Shaved fenders

  • Front bumper filled

  • OEM Reiger rear window spoiler

  • Custom front and rear splitters

  • Mk7 key fob conversion

Engine + Brakes

  • BFI stage 2 mounts

  • Unitronic Stage 2 tune

  • Custom exhaust to high flow muffler

  • GLI chrome tip

  • Short ram intake

  • Ported intake manifold

  • Coolant ball relocate

  • Power steering relocate

  • Windshield washer delete

  • Battery relocate

  • Abs delete

  • Custom brake res

  • OEM MK3 brake master cylinder

  • OEM MK3 brake booster

  • OEM MK3 prop valve in rear

  • Custom brake hardlines

  • OEM front GLI brakes

  • OEM rear r32 brakes

Suspension + Wheels

  • IDF tie rods

  • IDF subframe

  • IDF control arms

  • IDF drop plates

  • custom camber and toe shims

  • Airlift performance suspension

  • Koni yellow rear shocks

  • Solid bushings

  • Swoops custom camber plates

  • R32 sway bar with custom mk5 links and links

  • OEM MK2 Audi TT ball joints

  • Avant Garde Wheels 18x9 and 18x10

  • Nitto neogens tires, 205/40 and 215/40

Behn's Story:

I love cars, I love modifying and doing things that aren’t always on pace with the mainstream.

 

I have a huge passion for Volkswagen’s, but it wasn’t always like that. It all started in high-school when I saw my best friends GLI for the first time. After being in it all the time and driving constantly in it, I knew I had to get one of my own. I didn’t have a clue about cars, let alone how to maintain or fix one. Being in school, I was never able to afford much of the repairs.

 

Luckily for me, my friend loved to work on cars and was super knowledgeable. Over the years he taught me everything he could, and I have since grown with my abilities to work confidently on my own vehicle. My passion for the vehicle drove me to consume knowledge and actually hold onto it. I’ve got so into the car industry I actually have a service job working in the automotive sector.

 

My passion for cars and the aftermarket community is huge, and it’s all thanks to my best friend for sucking me into such an expensive hobby!

~ A tribute to Jon Hoseman 

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Bobby Bettger

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2011 BMW 335XI

Instagram: @n55_335xi

Vehicle History & Modifications

  •      Arm motorsports charge pipe

  •      Arm motorsports 7” intercooler 

  •      Muffler delete

  •      Xdelete ( makes car rwd instead of awd)

  •      Xhp stage 3 transmission tune

  •      Mhd stage 2 tune 

  •      Airlift 3p 

  •      Maxed rear adjustable camber arms and maxed front camber 

  •      Custom trunk setup with hardlines and suede - self complete!

  •      Custom suede interior trim

  •      Custom airlift 3p controller mount in place of one of my vents ( mounted myself )

  •      1visionperformance air scoops custom powder coated to match wheels

  •      Heritage ebisu directional wheels custom powder coated 

  •      Csl carbon fiber trunk

  •      Led headlights and fog lights

Bobby's Story:

My name is Bobby, I’m 33 from Boston. My love for cars started when I was young. Me and my step dad used to work on his vehicles ( 1986 Chevy k10 and a 1983 Chevy Camaro) when I was younger and that got me the itch lol. He was clearly about the muscle cars and as I was growing up the import scene was starting ( start of fast and the furious) and I liked muscle cars but the imports just did something else for me I’ve had a 79 280ZX, an RB20 swapped s13, 2000 maxima ( slammed).

 

Well fast forward, I had a decent job wanted something more luxurious but also somewhat powerful and went on the search for cars and found my 335xi lci with iDrive and fell in love. Once I had the car I got introduced to @massbmw was going to a lot of their meets and I just wanted to be different then every BMW I saw. First mod was BCRacing extreme low coils then shortly after decided it didn’t go low enough for me so I got bags.

 

I knew I wanted to install them myself and also wanted to build a custom trunk setup, never done something like this before so I took my time but I think it turned out amazing. Then I did more research after my bags and wanted to go fender to lip to stick out amongst the BMW world, took lots of research and measuring and ordered my heritage wheels and was kind of afraid if they would fit or not lol. But I’d say I did a pretty good job lol.

My car isn’t done yet or even close, it’s really just the start. I have a lot of plans still and can’t wait. 

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Alyissa Amodeo

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2016 SCION TC

Instagram: @xxava_tcxx

Vehicle History & Modifications

  • Cosmis S1 white wheels with neochrome Sickspeed spiked lug nuts. 

  • NIA auto design side splitters and eyelids. 

  • BC Racing Coil-overs. 

  • Splitting edge design front splitter with neochrome splitter rods. 

  • Sickspeed horns in neochrome. 

  • King Fibre rear diffuser. 

  • Greddy Evo3 exhaust. 

  • Neochrome weapnR intake. (Only) 

  • Custom galaxy donut interior. 

Alyissa's Story:

I’ve had the car for almost 4 years now! Everything about this car and what has been done to it is basically my personality! I love everything about it.

I started getting into cars when I was about 14-15 years old due to a previous partner.

 

As I got older, I started to love them more and more. My first car wasn’t anything exciting- a Dodge Neon to be exact! It got me from point A-B; but I knew I wanted something I could express my personal tastes more!

 

After the neon I was able to get a 2004 Infiniti G35 sedan. I wasn’t in possession too long; making the switch to my current Scion tC.

 

Even though it’s slow, I love making it look awesome! I am far from finished with this ever lasting project!

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Kobayashi Masaya

  • Instagram
  • Twitter

2012 Nissan Fairlady Z 370Z

Instagram: @zzui0556

Twitter: @zzui556

Vehicle History & Modifications

  • Body color: All paint on Aurora Flare Blue Pearl

  • Veilside wide body kit

  • Veilside rear spoiler

  • Veilside one-off variable valve muffler

  • WORK MEISTER L1(F10+11 R11-53)

  • Airforce Air Suspension 

Kobayashi's Story:

My name is Kobayashi- born in the late ’90s! Born and raised in Fuji, Shizuoka- living closely to the famous mountain of Mount Fuji. 

 

Previously owning a Nissan Skyline ER34, the mindset towards this build was to hit the tracks and circuits. After an accident- my decision towards continuing to run the track was of uncertainty! 

 

The track-lifestyle will always be apart of me- but upon seeing the 2012 Nissan Fairlady Z 370z; I decided to build something different for a more practical, everyday use. I’ve always been inspired by content from various car-pages around the world, mainly stance. 

 

When I was on the skyline, I was thinking about the circuit, I stopped running after an accident, and I was drawn to the fascinating car.

Knowing the existence of StanceNation, watching various cars

The reason for this was that I also wanted to make such a car.

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Will Keetch

  • Instagram

1992 Mazda Miata

Instagram: @kill.weetch

Vehicle History & Modifications

  • Pandem Rocketbunny Kit 

  • Work Carving Bolsters 

  • Static - custom arms all the way around 

  • OEM Hardtop / Roadster Deck Cover 

  • Scrappin’ Miata custom diffuser 

  • Shaved + tucked bay 

Will's Story:

Hey what’s up my names Will I’m from Owensound Ontario and I own two MK1 Miatas. I was brought up surrounded by cars, every second of everyday was all about cars. I hated it so much, I had absolutely zero interest in anything to do with mechanics.

 

Until I saw my best friend modifying his CTS-V, while I was rolling around in my soccer mom van. I eventually sold the van for a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT which I immediately started modifying. From that moment on cars took over my life and I am forever thankful.

 

Whether it be doing an oil change on my sisters car, or helping my buddies throw the third motor this year in his WRX, or figuring out how the heck I’m going to fit these huge wheels on my little car, nothing will ever be as much an escape for me as cars. I love Miatas, stance cars, creativity, and I love the whole Strict Standards family and our shared passion! 

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Brendin Wright

  • Instagram

2004 BMW 330CI 6 Speed Manual

Instagram: @e46.ray 

Vehicle History & Modifications

  • BC extreme low coil overs

  • ESR Sr04 18x10.5 square

  • Rear camber arms

  • Drift HQ adjustable rear trailing arm brackets

  • Condor speed shop toe correction rear trailing arm bushings

  • AC Schnitzer style roof wing

  • CSL style trunk lip

  • Musk custom rear over fenders

  • M3 rear bumper

Brendin's Story:

This 330CI is the first vehicle i've bought with my own money- of course, pursuing further modifications has been a goal of mine on the 330CI. I've owned this vehicle for a total of 4 years and have been slowly modifying since! 

 

I’d have to say my real passion for cars started when my step dad first got his E46 320i. Before that I had a couple cars but never really saw them as anything other than simply transportation. Thinking back, I remember the first night he brought that car home- I had to take it out for a joyride, and that’s what started it for me!

 

Eventually he ended up passing on the 320i to me and I fell in love with the E46 body, so I bought the 330 so I could have something cleaner to start to modify!

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After a large amount of questionable purchases, we are here today.

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Kieren Love

  • Instagram

1997 B16 Turbo Honda Civic EK4

Instagram: @00_boba

Vehicle History & Modifications

Interior

  • EP3R steering wheel

  • Titanium gear knob

  • DC2R floor mats

  • Greddy boost gauge 

  • Pioneer head unit with bluetooth and upgraded speakers

  • Sr3 Recaro with black stitching

  • Ek9 rails

Exterior

  • Championship White

  • Shaved rear wiper and antenna

  • EK9 front lip (Genuine)

  • EK9 front bumper (Genuine)

  • EK9 front grill (Genuine)

  • EK9 rear bumper (Genuine)

  • EK9 rear lip (Genuine)

  • EK9 rear spoiler (Genuine)

  • Facelift tail lights

  • Spoon mirrors carbon fibre

  • Buddyclub vented bonnet

Performance

  • T28 Garrett ball bearing turbo

  • HDI intercooler kit

  • Greddy turbo manifold

  • Greddy BOV

  • Turbo smart boost tee

  • 750cc injectors

  • Aeroflow fuel lines

  • JDMyard 4 bar map sensor

  • DC2R throttle body

  • NGK spark plug leads

  • Aluminium radiator 

  • Silicone radiator hoses

  • Custom dump pipe

  • Custom 3inch exhaust with titanium muffler

  • HEL braided clutch line

  • Hondata S300 ecu

Suspension + Wheels

  • DC2R front tower brace

  • HEL braided brake lines

  • Buddyclub N+ adjustable coilovers

  • Discontinued Rays 57CR Blacks

Kieren's Story:

My passion for cars started after I finished school back in 2014. I began to work full time and wanted to spend my money on something that I could cherish and say that I worked hard for. Everyone around me started to slowly build their cars which heavily influenced me to head into that direction as well. I would also always play games that required me to build cars and from this it gave me an idea to start saving up to buy my first car that I could build.

 

My first ever car was a Toyota 86, I had it for about 2 years where I would put every weekly pay check into it until I achieved the setup I always planned to have. Unfortunately, in 2019, I crashed my car and it became a write off. From this, I have considered leaving the car scene, which then would mean I would sacrifice my passion and the groups of people I was fortunate to meet.

 

After much consideration, I did not want to give up my passion so shortly after the accident, I found a Honda Civic EK, which I slowly modded to continue my passion for cars. This Honda Civic EK has allowed me to become a part of meets and cruises, which I believe is one of the best things about the car scene. You are able to showcase your hard work as well as the opportunity to meet people that share the same passion as you, which I believe is very rewarding. 

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Tommy Anderson

  • Instagram

2018 Subaru WRX STI

Instagram: @ecchi.sti

Vehicle History & Modifications

  • Airlift 3p

  • SSR TF1 3piece wheels

  • NIA Auto Design side skirts and rear spats 

  • Honeycomb carbon hood

  • Aeroflow canards

  • LitLightz underglow

  • We are likewise shifter and knob

  • Cobb accessport 

  • Cobb Intake

  • Grimmspeed Catted downpipe

  • AWE Track Catback

Tommy's Story:

My name is Sarun Anderson but everyone calls me Tommy. I've owned this car for three years now, and i'm still in love with it as much as day one! 

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My love for cars has started since I was little, playing need for speed underground and other games like that. Started my first job when I was a teenager and the saving started there.

My first car was a 01 Acura Integra and had so many plans for it until unfortunately was in a accident. My dream car was a STI- so after the accident I had to have the car I absolutely wanted! Always loved the appearance and styling of stanced cars and wanted to get my vehicle on that level.

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With lots of hard work- I've obtained plenty of parts and will continue to work hard to achieve my perfect build! 

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Brodie McPherson

  • Instagram

1996 Mazda Miata

Instagram: @brodiemcpherson

Vehicle History & Modifications

Originally a California car imported in 2000, bought it in late 2017. Never seen salt or winter conditions in it's life so no its not a typical rusty Miata. I love driving it during summer seasons - believe it or not, it has 300,00KM on the dash. 

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  •      Scale lows  

  •      SSR cups, imported by @RighteousGarage polished by @KingOfBling

  •      Rota grids powder coated by @RoRoDesigns 

  •      OE lip kit front and rear 

  •      Dopy eye mod

  •      Rear spoiler  

  • OG blits wheel 

  •      NRG quick release 

  •      We Are Likewise extension and shifter 

Brodie's Story:

Cars have been in my life since I was 5 - Starting with oval track racing.

 

For the most of my life until I got my license I always went to car shows with my dad. Doing this at an early age has always made me want a cool, unique car.

 

Fast track to when I got my first car 2003 Volkswagen golf. I did little things here and there, started off with chopping the muffler and being the most hated on my street. After that I got myself a 2013 genesis and that's when I really got into the stance stuff. Seeing the look people's face when a full 3'' straight piped hammered to the ground car rolls by, its awesome.

 

Then came the Miata! Ive had that for 2 and a bit years now total and loved every minute of it. I've met so many great, new people because of this car and it has now lead me to being apart of the Strict Standards family! 

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Peter Wroblewski

  • Instagram

2015 Subaru BRZ

Instagram: @00wob

Vehicle History & Modifications

  • Front LCA

  • Rear LCA

  • Rear UCA

  • Toe Arms

  • Air lift v2

  • Work VS xx 

Peter's Story:

Since I was around family and friends working and building their cars and thats what made me get into cars.

 

November 2018 I was fighting between a Subaru BRZ Hyper Blue 2015 or BRZ white 2017. 1 year later it got rear ended when parked and wanted to make a show car that was unique, so I bought the Hyper Blue BRZ and wanted to make it different to every other Stance car/Brz in AU. 

 

After a month of owning the BRZ. I knew I had several months to get ready for HIN AU (Hot Import Nights Australia). Time came fast and friends all came together to help get our cars ready. going to AU's Biggest car show felt amazing to be with a community that Inspires others to follow their dreams. Seeing everyone smile and compliment you. I started off Static with coils and wanted to get low if not sitting on the ground. Then having Friends that I call family, coming over working on our cars together. I am getting support from friends and family to achieve what i’m aiming for with my car. I love building my car to inspire others to do what they want. 

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Fabio Plasschaert

  • Instagram

2005 Audi A3 

Instagram: @bagged_grey_a3

Vehicle History & Modifications

  • Air Lift Suspension 3H Kit.

  • RH Wheels AL Cup 18’’.

  • StudioRSR Audi A3 Roll Cage / Roll Bar.

  • Maxton 8V Sportback A3 8V S-Line PreFace splitter V2.

  • Maxton 8P Sportback Preface Side Skirt Diffusers. 

  • Maxton 8P Spoiler Cap.

  • GR1 Performance RS-Type Honeycomb Mesh main grill. 

  • Roof wrapped in glossy black.  

  • Tinted windows, fog-lights, windshield and tail-lights.   

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Anas Javed

  • Instagram

2000 Lexus GS400 "Bluestorm"

Instagram: @aj_jdm_

Vehicle History & Modifications

The name ‘BLUESTORM’ arose after various thoughts and the result of tempting colour and exterior design.

Bluestorm is a highly attractive and admired car by the UAE community because of its unique colour as it’s all paint! The work behind this blue colour nearly took a month as it’s not a complete matte dull colour but even with some different shocking look. In Addition, one of the modifications I always wanted, was a bagged-appearance. 

 

One quote that touches deeply with my build: 

‘Its Not Just An Engine, Its Home’.

 

I’ve started with exterior, most Japanese designed GS builds include exterior in VIP styles- but as I wanted to go for unique just like the colour. Incorporating more of a sport-inspired taste- I incorporated a custom designed hood and fenders with air vents. 

 

After winning a lot of hearts of people within the UAE; I was awarded with Best JDM Car-Other. Bluestorm was always been on important guest list including events such as Gulf Car Festival, UAQ Meet And Drive, RAK on Wheels and Warsan Event. 

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  • ACCU Air Kit.

  • Lightning Trendz Custom RGB Angel Eyes.

  • Imported LED Taillights from Japan.

  • Imported Custom Aristo Named Door Sills from Japan.

  • Imported Japanese Designed 19’ Deep Dish Wheels.

  • Custom Front Lip, Side Skirts, Spoiler, and Diffuser.

  • Custom Exhaust Tips.

  • RGB Underbody Lights.

  • Interior Ambient RGB Lightning Controlled My Phone.

  • Front Grill & Engine Bay RGB Lights.

  • Kenwood Sub-Woofer System.

  • Engine Bay Painted in Unique Colours.

  • Custom LED Fog Lights.

  • 4 Defi Gauges (Turbo, Oil Temp, RPM, Volt)

  • Mansouri Designed Interior in Black and Zafran Colour.

  • Dechromed in Carbon Fibre and Roof Wrapped In Gloss Black.

Anas' Story:

Modifying vehicles has always been in my soul. Growing up through-out my childhood; I was always collecting toy-models and implementing my own ideas and modifications. 

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When I first laid my hands upon my Lexus GS400; It came with such excitement to build and modify a real vehicle. 

Through-out the UAE region; there are a lot of various people who share the same passion. I couldn’t be more thankful to be from a place where the car-scene at is at large. This has made it a competitive space for events and provides further inspiration towards my growth so far. Ive faced problems while hearing negative feedback from various car-clubs about critique and improvements on my project. But having a beautiful stance-appearance, and standing out with originality has been the ultimate goal. Lowering my Bluestorm to the ground has been my favourite modification to date- i’ve always had a taste for stance! 

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My family has always been supportive in all my plans and passion for this project. However, I was addicted to modifying since I started working on Bluestorm, so I always had a never-ending list of new mods, changes and schemes.

 

Moreover, many of my friends ask me “why did I choose this model for my project?” 

The Lexus GS 2nd Gen has always been my favourite as I love its aggressive appearance. Previously I even had a Lexus GS 300 2nd Gen, but it was a V6- and I wanted to step it up for more power with the V8. No matter what, Bluestorm always brings out a smile on my face and I am proud of my project. Bluestorm is My Everything. Building it had one main reason; simply out of love!

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